Question 1

i've had many tests down. burning left upper back..no one knows what happening, going another test thoracic spinal stenosis. . what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Certainly hard to say without benefit of your records.  A thoracic radiculopathy can cause upper back burning, as can a peri scapular problem such as a sub scapular bursitis, or something deeper inside such as a lung , stomach, or pancreas problem for the left side.  A real detailed exam and appropriate studies can usually determine the cause.

Question 2

mri of thoracic.the report said subarticular recess, foraminal or extraforaminal stenoses.impression multilevel degenerative changes cervical spine as described above no significant spinal stenosis canal.narrowing of neuralforamen. whatdoesthismean?

Accepted Answer

: Those are common findings of cervical spondylosis by MRI, a type of degenerative spine disease that affects your neck. There is nothing to concern, you only need medical treatment and physical therapy for these findings, no definite for surgery. Good luck.

Question 3

i have lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy, spinal stenosis other than cervical, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication and thoracic radiculitis. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Exercizes: There are two therapies for neurogenic claudication.  Many patients who religiously perform the daily stretching and back strenghthening exercizes, get relief.  For those who don't decompressive surgery can improve quality of life.  Good luck.

Question 4

i have chronic low back pain. the x-ray showed spinal stenosis. i will be having an mri next week. i am unsure if mri shows cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine or if eacharea is ordered a separate mri? i have intermittent neck pain also.

Accepted Answer

MRI : Mri scan is usually directed to single region where your symptoms are, such as MRI of lumbar spine for low back pain or spinal stenosis.  That said, when people have multiple complaints in neck, thoracic and lumbar spine your doctor may order MRI scans of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine to investigate the complaints at the same time.  Single MRI scan is only of one area. Two MRI scans would be needed to look at the cervical and lumbar spine.  These can be done at the same time and you may not even realize it.  Good luck!

Question 5

hx of c5-6 spinal stenosis. 
i'm getting pedicure and having right leg rubbed, developed tingling pain in left arm and left chest. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

There are a number: of potential diagnoses that could explain the symptoms you experienced but the most likely is nerve compression in your cervical spine. You may have been sitting in the pedicure chair in a different or awkward position that potentiated this. If the symptoms persist you should get reevaluated for cervical spine disease.

Question 6

can children have spinal stenosis or just adults?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both children and adults can suffer from spinal stenosis.  In children, spinal stenosis is usually as a result of a congenital problem.  In adults, the narrowing of the spinal canal often results from arthritis or instability of the spinal column.

Question 7

got x ray results. basically discs are wearing down leading into spinal stenosis? not really sure whats going on. im young and fit, what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

: You don't mention what your symptoms are. I'm not sure that wearing down of intervertebral discs leads to spinal stenosis. The discs would have to herniate and press on the spinal cord to do that. I recommend consulting a neurosurgeon to assess your symptoms and your MRI findings.and advise you.

Question 8

who treats spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Spine surgeon: Whether or not you need surgery, an experienced neurosurgeon or orthopedic spine surgeon is the best resource to educate you in the treatment options available.

Question 9

what can help spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Spinal stenosis: Many possibilities.  Proper help depends on accurate and thorough diagnosis.  Spinal stenosis can occur at many different levels of the spine and can occur from one or more factors causing the sternosis.  Best is to obtain examination and proper treatment from spinal specialists e.g. Neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapy and pain doctors who specialize in this disorder.

Question 10

does lsi treat spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Not really: I assume by lsi, you are referring to lumbar spinal injections, also known as epidural steroid injections (esis).  These can help temporarily treat some of the pain associated with spinal stenosis but are not a definitive treatment.  Check out http://www.Mildprocedure.Com for some information on a new minimally invasive procedure for spinal stenosis.

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I've had many tests down. burning left upper back..no one knows what happening, going another test thoracic spinal stenosis. . what could it be?

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Mri of thoracic.the report said subarticular recess, foraminal or extraforaminal stenoses.impression multilevel degenerative changes cervical spine as described above no significant spinal stenosis canal.narrowing of neuralforamen. whatdoesthismean?

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I have lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy, spinal stenosis other than cervical, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication and thoracic radiculitis. what should i do?

A member asked:

I have chronic low back pain. the x-ray showed spinal stenosis. i will be having an mri next week. i am unsure if mri shows cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine or if eacharea is ordered a separate mri? i have intermittent neck pain also.

A member asked:

Hx of c5-6 spinal stenosis. i'm getting pedicure and having right leg rubbed, developed tingling pain in left arm and left chest. what could this be?

A member asked:

Can children have spinal stenosis or just adults?

A member asked:

Got x ray results. basically discs are wearing down leading into spinal stenosis? not really sure whats going on. im young and fit, what could cause this?

A member asked:

Who treats spinal stenosis?

A member asked:

What can help spinal stenosis?

A member asked:

Does lsi treat spinal stenosis?

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